Terrorists who abducted students and staff of Community High School, Esinele in Oyo State have released a video showing the school principal and another victim appealing for urgent rescue.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack on the school on Friday morning, an incident that has sparked fresh concerns over rising insecurity in parts of the South-West.
Principal Pleads For Government Intervention
In the video, the principal of the school, Mrs Alamu, confirmed that students and staff were taken during the attack, urging authorities to act swiftly to secure their release.
She appealed directly to the Federal Government, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the Christian Association of Nigeria, and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene.
According to her, the abducted victims are in distress and need urgent help to return safely to their families.
Nursing Mother Breaks Down In Tears
In a separate clip, a nursing mother identified as Aiyedaunsi Temitope also appealed for assistance, describing the ordeal as traumatic.
She said she previously worked at First Baptist Church in Ogbomosho before the attack and pleaded for negotiations to secure their release.
“They are all crying… please help us so we will not lose our lives,” she said tearfully in the video.
Growing Security Concerns
The incident adds to growing fears over repeated school attacks and kidnappings in different parts of the country, with residents calling for stronger security presence around vulnerable communities.
Authorities are yet to issue an official update on rescue efforts or the number of victims affected.
Oyo School Abduction – Mrs Alamu, Principal of Community High School, Esinele, abducted alongside students and teachers on Friday morning, begs FG, Oyo State Government, CAN and Nigerians to secure their release urgently.pic.twitter.com/rGoA9Nmxtt
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